Welcome to Dukes Creek Mines

Strike it Rich in Helen, Georgia! The Dukes Creek Gold and Ruby Mines is a family attraction that is fun for all ages. Try your luck with our Georgia Gold Rush Paydirt Buckets filled with either Concentrated Gold or take a chance on our Gemstone Buckets with rare earth gems, such as rubies, sapphires, emeralds, amethyst, topaz, and more! All of our panning tables are covered and we are open rain or shine. Get hands on lessons from our trained and helpful staff. They are always nearby to help you identify your finds and evaluate them. After you are finished, don't forget to stop by our gift shop!

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Experience Gold Fever with our authentic Georgia Gold Rush Paydirt. Mined locally from Dukes Creek, site of the first major Gold Rush in America! From $20.00 a bucket.

Your mining adventure starts here! With colorful gems in every load, our Dukes Creek Gem rough buckets start at only $12.00 and offer lots of fun for miners of all ages!

Discover one of the wonders of the world. There's no way to tell what's inside the geode until you break it apart - but that's the most exciting part!

EVERYONE TAKES HOME A TREASURE!

Visit our Gift Shop:

After you are finished panning for gold and gems, don't
forget to stop by our gift shop, which features the
area's largest and most complete offerings of Native American art , Southwestern
Décor, Jewelry, Rare Earth Gems, and Prehistoric fossils. The Navajo ways of life make for a unique
Southwestern culture, and our gift shop offers a wide selection of Southwestern
gifts & decor including authentic Native American arts and handcrafts!
Whether you are admiring an authentic Navajo Horse Hair vase or trying a
turquoise and sterling silver ring on for size, you will be struck by the
uniqueness and history of each individually handcrafted piece. You can even
pick up a bucket of our Georgia Gold Rush Paydirt to take home or stock up on
authentic gold mining supplies.

Our History:

With over 50 years in the mining industry, the folks at the
Dukes Creek Gold and Ruby Mining Company know a thing or two about panning for treasure. From
humbled beginnings with a local sand and gravel pit to the family adventure you
can experience today, the Jackson family has a long history with gold and gems.
The North Georgia Mountains and scenic Alpine Helen Georgia provide a
picturesque backdrop to the fun and excitement that awaits you, but it also
brings a lot of history to our product, with the gold coming from Dukes Creek,
the site of the first major Gold Rush in American history!

Hours of Operation:

Dukes Creek Gold and Ruby Mines is open seasonally from March till October. Please give us a call to verify daily hours or feel free to visit us year round at our new location in downtown Helen - The Outpost Gold and Gem Panning Company. It is located at 7901 S. Main St., Helen, GA 30545 or call 706-878-5065.

Group Rates:

Perfect for school or church groups, even summer trips and
family reunions, our group packages make it easy to experience North Georgia’s
gold mining history. You’ll become a prospector from the 1800's and mine for
real gem stones and gold that you can keep! We provide everything you need to
have a great time and be successful. Special events & groups welcomed big
parking lot and plenty of goods for everyone! Parking is always free and we
NEVER charge for admission. We offer gold panning, gem mining, gem cutting and
more year round and rain or shine.